How to Make an 18th century Shirt- Part 4

Want to learn to make an 18th century shirt? Join us for part 3 of 4 in our Shirt Sew Along! The shirt served as the inner most garment and was worn throughout history to protect the outer clothing from the dirt and oil of the body. It was constructed using simple stitches from squares and rectangles and most commonly made of bleached, unbleached, checked & sometimes striped linen. This garment was meant to be washed rigorously after wearing so durable stitches were prioritized to make sure the shirt would last. This sew along is meant as a companion to our shirt pattern sizes S/M - 4X/5X: (we added an extra size!) https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/collections/digital-patterns/products/mens-shirt-pattern but the techniques we demonstrate are perfect for any 18th century shirt in the works! For a full list of supplies check here: https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/collections/shirt-sew-along In Part 4 we will: 0:00 Introduction 0:26 Gathering and Setting Sleeves 7:33 Set Sleeve and Seam Body 13:00 Felling the Seam 16:22 Attaching the Sleeve Gathers 20:04 Armscye Reinforcement 27:37 Bottom Hem 28:47 Bar Tacks 33:27 Put in Buttonholes 37:13 Now go attach your buttons and stitch those buttonholes! Buttonholes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdKyvQgytk8 and https://youtu.be/jLKoKRwQYfI Stitches Used: Backstitch: https://youtu.be/l61Rxoap7S4 Hem Stitch: https://youtu.be/qr_axv22vjg Running Stitch for gathering & basting: https://youtu.be/Ms_JB4TeNYY Buttonholes: https://www